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GB · Google vs Yelp divergence

Google loves them. London is less sure.

When a restaurant's Google rating significantly outpaces its Yelp rating, the gap is signal. Google captures first impressions, tourists, and the hospitality of novelty. Yelp captures repeat visitors, locals, and the truth.

The divergence list · London

The 10 widest gaps, largest first. Minimum 100 Google and 20 Yelp reviews.
PlaceGoogleYelpΔ
01Chipotle Mexican Grill

208 W End Ln, London NW6 1UY · mexican / catering-service

92—92
02Popeyes Louisiana Chicken

17 Tottenham Ct Rd, London W1T 1BG · chicken

92—92
03Good Friend Chinese Restaurant

23 Winchester Rd, London E4 9LH · chinese / seafood

77—77
04Pizzeria Restaurant dai due Fratelli

41 Lordship Ln, London SE22 8EW · italian

921676
05Aladin Indian Restaurant - Brick Lane's Award-Winning Curry House

132 Brick Ln, London E1 6RU · indian

922270
06Kiki Restaurant

253 Kentish Town Rd, London NW5 2JT · sushi / meal-takeaway

922567
07Maharaja of India

19A Charing Cross Rd, London WC2H 0ET · indian

892267
08Bento-ya

11 Warren St, London W1T 5LG · japanese / sushi

923260
09Shake Shack

Kings Cross Railway Station, London N1C 9AL · hamburger / burgers

923260
10Thai Square Bayswater

65 Bayswater Rd, London W2 3PH · thai

923260

Google and Yelp ratings converted to the 0–100 scale. Δ is Google minus Yelp — the higher the number, the wider the gap between public enthusiasm and local assessment. One entry per name, so a chain's branches don't crowd the list.

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